Glory have come a long way: Lowe

Kenny Lowe has the aura of a coach whose side is leading the Hyundai A-League.

Despite what would have been considered an excellent result last season – a 1-1 draw with the Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium – the Perth Glory manager said he was disappointed not to have come away with all three points.

Based on the run of play, his feelings were justified.

Perth got an early goal thanks to a cracking Dino Djulbic volley and looked comfortable hanging on to their lead right up till the 85th minute when Brazilian striker Henrique snuck in to score for Brisbane.

“I think that shows how far we've come. We’re in the dressing room disappointed with a draw with Brisbane,” Lowe said.

“A few years ago you were lucky if you got out with (losing by) four. That shows how far we’ve come.

“There’s a long way to go with us as well. Things are going well.”

The jovial Englishman joked that his defenders are no longer be interested in defensive drills at training, having discovered their attacking talents.